A Myaku-Myaku monument is seen at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai venue in the city of Osaka’s Konohana Ward, on Oct. 13, 2025. (Mainichi/Haruno Kosaka)
How did Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, perform financially as it neared its end?
A) It fell far short of ticket sales targets and faced a large deficit
B) It broke even on ticket sales but lost money on merchandise
C) It exceeded the break-even point for ticket sales and is expected to post a surplus
D) It was canceled before completion due to financial problems
Correct Answer: C) It exceeded the break-even point for ticket sales and is expected to post a surplus
As Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, entered its final stages, ticket sales reached around 22.07 million — well above the break-even point of 18 million. Merchandise sales were also strong, and organizers now estimate a surplus of up to 28 billion yen (around $183.66 million), avoiding the operating deficit that had once been feared.
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